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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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