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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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