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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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