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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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