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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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