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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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