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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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