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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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