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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the 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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