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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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