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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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