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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book 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 deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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