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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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