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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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