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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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