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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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