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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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