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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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