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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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