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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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