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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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