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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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