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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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