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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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