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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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