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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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