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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores 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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