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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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