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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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