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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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