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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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