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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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