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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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