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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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