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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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