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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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