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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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