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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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