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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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