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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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