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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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