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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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