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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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