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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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