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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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