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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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