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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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