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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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