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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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