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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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