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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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