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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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