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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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