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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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