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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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