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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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