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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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