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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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