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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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