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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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