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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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