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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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