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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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