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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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