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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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