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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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