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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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