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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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