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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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