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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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