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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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