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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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