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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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