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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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