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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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