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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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