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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about 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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