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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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