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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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