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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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