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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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