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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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