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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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