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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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