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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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