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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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