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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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