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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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