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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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