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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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