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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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