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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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