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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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