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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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