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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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