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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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