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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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