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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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