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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)