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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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