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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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