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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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