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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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