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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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