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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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