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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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