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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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