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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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