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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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