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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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