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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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