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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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