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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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