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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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