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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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