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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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