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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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