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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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