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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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