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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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