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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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