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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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