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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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