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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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