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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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