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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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