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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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