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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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