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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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