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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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