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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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