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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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