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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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