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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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