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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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