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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing 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 education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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