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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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