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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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