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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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