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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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