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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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