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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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