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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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