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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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