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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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