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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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