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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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