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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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