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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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