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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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