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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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