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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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