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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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