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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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