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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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