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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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