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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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