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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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