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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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