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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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