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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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