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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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