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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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