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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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