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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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