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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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