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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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