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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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