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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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