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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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