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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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