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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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