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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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