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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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