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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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