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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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