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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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