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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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