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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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