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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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