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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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