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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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