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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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