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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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