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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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