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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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