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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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