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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high 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 widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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