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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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