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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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