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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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