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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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