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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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