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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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