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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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