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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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