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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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