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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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