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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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