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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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