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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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