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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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