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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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