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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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