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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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