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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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