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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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