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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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