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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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