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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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