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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need 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 resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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