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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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