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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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