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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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