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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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