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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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