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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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