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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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