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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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