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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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