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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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