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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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