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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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