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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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