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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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