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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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