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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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