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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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