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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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