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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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