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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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