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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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