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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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