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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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