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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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