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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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