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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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