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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key 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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