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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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