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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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