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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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