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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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