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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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