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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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