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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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