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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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