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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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