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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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