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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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