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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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