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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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