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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner 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 procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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