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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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