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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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