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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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