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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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