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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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