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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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