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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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