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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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