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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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