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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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