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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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