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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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