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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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