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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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