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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores 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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