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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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