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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies 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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