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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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