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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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