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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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