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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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