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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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