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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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