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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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