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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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