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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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