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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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