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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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