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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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