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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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