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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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