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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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