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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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