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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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