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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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