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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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