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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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