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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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