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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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