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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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