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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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