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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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