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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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