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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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