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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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