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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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