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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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