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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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