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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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