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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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