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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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