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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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