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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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