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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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