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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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