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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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