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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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