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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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