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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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