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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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