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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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