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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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