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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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