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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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