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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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