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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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