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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education