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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing 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 dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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