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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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