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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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