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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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