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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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