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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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