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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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