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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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