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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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