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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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