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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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