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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important 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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