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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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