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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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