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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses 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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