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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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