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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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