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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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