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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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