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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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