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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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