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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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