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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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