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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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