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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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