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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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