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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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