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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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