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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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