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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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