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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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