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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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