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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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