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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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