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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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