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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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