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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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