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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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