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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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