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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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