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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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