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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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