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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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