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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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