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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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