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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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