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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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