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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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