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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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