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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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