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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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