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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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