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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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