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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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