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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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