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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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