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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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