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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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