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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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