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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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