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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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