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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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