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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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