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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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