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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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