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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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