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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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