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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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