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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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