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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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