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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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