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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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