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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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