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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative 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 articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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