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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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