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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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