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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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