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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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