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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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