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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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