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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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