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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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