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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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