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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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