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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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