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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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