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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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