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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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