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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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