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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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