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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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