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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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