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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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