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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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