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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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