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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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