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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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