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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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