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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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