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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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