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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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