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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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