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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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