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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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