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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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