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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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