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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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