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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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