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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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