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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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