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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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