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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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