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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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