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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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