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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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