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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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