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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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