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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses