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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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