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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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