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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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