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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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