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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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