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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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