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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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