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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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