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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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