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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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