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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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