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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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