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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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