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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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