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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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