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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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