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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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