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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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