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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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