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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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