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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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