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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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