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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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