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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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