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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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