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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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