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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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