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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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