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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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