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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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