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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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