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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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