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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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