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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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