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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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