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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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