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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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