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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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