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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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