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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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