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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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