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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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