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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key 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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