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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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