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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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