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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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