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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates 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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