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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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