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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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