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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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