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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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