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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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