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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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