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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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