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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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