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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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