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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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