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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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