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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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