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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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