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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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