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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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