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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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