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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing 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 resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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