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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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