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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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