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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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