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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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