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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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