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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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