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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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