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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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