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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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