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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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