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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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